As individuals age, they often experience a sense of loss of control. After all, a person may require assistance performing everyday tasks. He or she may also need ongoing medical care. Having a comprehensive estate plan is a good way to retain some power. Even though...
You may associate dementia with Alzheimer's disease, as many people do. However, although Alzheimer's is a common cause of dementia, the two terms are not interchangeable. Alzheimer's is a disease, while dementia is a set of symptoms relating to declining mental...
Estate plans change. As you age and as your beneficiaries change, circumstances and relationships can turn into something entirely different. The relationship between an adult child and his or her parents can be a complex one. In Washington, your estate plan may...
The most difficult part of estate planning in Olympia is deciding who gets what. You may not want to create the impression of favoring certain beneficiaries over others, which could inevitably lead to tension and discord. You might think it better to simply avoid...
Long-term care can be extremely expensive. While long-term care insurance does exist, premiums are often too high for people within the low or middle-income brackets. That's why Washington has introduced the Long-Term Care Trust Act, which affords benefits to eligible...
Many Washington residents are meticulous in getting every detail right in their estate planning when it involves their children, grandchildren and other relatives. People also spend a great deal of time ensuring their wishes are known in case they become...
As a resident who is figuring out how you want your assets to be divided after your passing, you may also be looking into giving funds to charity. Olympia Parr Price Law, PS, is here to tell you more about how you can donate through a charitable trust. A charitable...
As a resident of Washington state who has decided to create a will, it is important to understand what is and isn’t allowed. The creation of a will can be difficult, and the document must comply with statutory standards, or you risk the will being invalid. FindLaw...
Parents of children who have special health needs must develop an estate plan that facilitates necessary care and support when they are no longer able to do so. Many families strive to provide their child with a monthly income that comfortably covers expenses without...
As a Washington resident, it is possible that an insurer may deny your long-term care insurance claim. Even though you may have spent years paying premiums, it helps to know a few reasons for such denials. Having this information may help you avoid a claim denial....
